Bernice J. “Bernie” Brletic (nee Schrenkel), age 92, of Amherst Township, and formerly of Lorain and Vermilion, passed away at Mercy New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph on Sunday May 26th, 2019. She was born in Lorain on December 18, 1926 and was the daughter of Albert and Mary (nee Charnisky) Schrenkel.

Bernice was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church in Vermilion. In her free time she enjoyed visiting garage sales and spending time with her family.

She is survived by sons John J. Brletic, Jr. D.D.S. (Sue) of Amherst Township, Matt Brletic (Jill) of Vermilion, and daughter Michelle Dipre (Sam) of Amherst Township. She also leaves six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Bernice was preceded in death by her husband John J. Brletic, Sr., daughter Mary Jane Brletic, parents Albert and Mary Schrenkel, along with eight siblings:

Funeral Schedule

Please join Bernie’s family in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 7th for the celebration of her Mass of Christian Burial; Reverend Ron Brickner, pastor of the parish will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.

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In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions in Mrs. Brletic’s memory to St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion, OH 44089.